Microsoft has released a new cumulative update (OS build: 10586.164) for Windows 10 version 1511 on 8th March 2016. If you are not part of Windows Insiders program and in the public release ring, you will get this update through the Windows 10 update service.

This updates includes improvements and security fixes only. No new features were introduced. This post will give you a basic overview of the key changes.

Windows 10 updates are cumulative of all previous updates. Installing the latest one ensures all quality updates available for your version of Windows 10 are installed, including security fixes. Microsoft released a new build (10586.164) for general public, who have already installed the version 1511.

This build focuses mostly on new improvements and security fixes. According to Microsoft, a security issue has been identified by them, which could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. Here’s the complete listing of the issues that are included in this update:

If you have installed previous updates, only the new fixes that are contained in this package will be downloaded and installed to your computer. Here is the list of improvements and fixes available in this cumulative update:

Improved support for Bluetooth, wearables, and apps accessing contacts.

Improved reliability in app installation and Narrator.

Improved performance for hibernation, content entry in apps, and downloading and installing updates.

Fixed issue that didn't allow login to an Xbox from a PC running Windows 10.

Fixed security issue created when attempting to play corrupted content.

Fixed security issue that could allow remote code execution while viewing a PDF in Microsoft Edge.

If you didn’t yet receive this update, checkout the Windows Update from the settings app. Please note that, after you install this update, you may have to restart your system. So, save your work before continuing.

This update will be downloaded and installed automatically. But if you want to download the standalone package for this update, visit “Microsoft Update Catalog” using Internet Explorer. There are no prerequisites for installing this update. The package for the x86 version of this update is 327 MB and the package for the x64 version of this update is 573 MB.

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Kunal Chowdhury is a Windows Platform Development MVP of Microsoft, a Telerik MVP, Nokia Developer Champion, Speaker in various Microsoft events, Author, passionate Blogger and a Software Engineer by profession.